Albania Birdwatching Escape: 2-Day Guided Tour from Tirana

Discover Albania’s wild side on this 2-day birding escape from Tirana. Explore diverse wetlands, forests, and lagoons home to flamingos, herons, pelicans, and many migratory species. Led by an expert local guide, enjoy peaceful nature walks, authentic cuisine, and the charm of Albania’s untouched landscapes — perfect for both passionate birders and nature lovers.

Itinerary

Birdwatching in Divjaka-Karavasta National Park

1. Parku Kombetar Divjake-Karavasta · 3 h

   Full day birding in Divjaka–Karavasta National Park, while seeing the diverse habitats and wonders of the area. Main species to be observed Terns (Common tern, Little tern, Caspian tern, Sandwich tern etc), Wagtails (yellow, grey, white), colonies of cormorants, herons, glossy ibis, and the famous colony of Dalmatian Pelicans.

2. 1 h

   Boat trip to see closely the landscape and diverse habitat of Karavasta Lagoon, Dalmatian Pelicans Colony and the deep forest.

3. 1 h

   Safari tour to see the, sand dunes, nature monuments of the national park and its endemic species found in the area. Stopover for a delicious and traditional lunch at the local restaurants. Observation of the rescued pelicans at the Rescue Centre / Park Offices.

Birdwatching in Vjosa River Delta and Narta Lagoon & Salina

1. 4 h

   Full day birding in Vjosa River-Delta, Narta Lagoon & Salina, surrounded by salt pans, sand dunes, and Mediterranean scrub, the lagoon hosts more than 200 bird species throughout the year. Highlights include flocks of Greater Flamingos (at least 3000 individuals daily), elegant Dalmatian Pelicans, herons, terns, and waders feeding in the shallows.

2. Narta Lagoon · 1 h

   Visit of Narta Lagoon, Sand dunes and prestigious landscapes of Vjosa River Delta, with thousand of flamingos. Short stopover of heavy artillery bunkers of communism regime.

What's included

• 1 lunch per person included
• Guide (English, Spanish, Italian)
• Lunch
• Dinner

Meeting point

Start time

06:00

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English, Italian, Spanish

Travellers

• Infant (1–4)
• Child (5–9)
• Youth (10–17)
• Adult (18–59)
• Senior (60–95)

Options

• Albania Birdwatching Escape: 2-Day Guided Tour from Tiranafrom €150

  Start time: 06:00

  In-person guide: English, Italian, Spanish

Additional information

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.